The Isaksimagit Innusirmi Katujjiqatigiit/Embrace Life Council is a non-profit charitable organization whose mission is to support and encourage Nunavummiut to value life. One of our objectives is to educate the public on the issues of suicide, mental health, community health, and related issues. As such, we would like to give you more information about bullying prevention.

Kivalliq Campus students and staff held a flash mob at the Rankin Inlet Airport with acclaimed singer and songwriter Susan Aglukark in support of World Suicide Prevention Day. Clip courtesy of Dorothy Tootoo at Kivalliq Campus!

Canadian singer-songwriter and internationally recognized humanitarian Bruce Cockburn, is lending his voice to suicide prevention by partnering with the Collateral Damage Project. The Order of Canada recipient is releasing a video calling for a dialogue on suicide. To view the video, go to www.leftbehindbysuicide.org

This video was created by a group of male students at John Arnalukjuak High School as part of the Leadership and Resiliency Program. It encourages victims of bullying to speak up and speak out against bullies.

Synopsis: A moving tribute to Richard Cardinal, a Métis adolescent who committed suicide in 1984. He had been taken from his home at the age of four because of family problems, and spent the rest of his seventeen short years moving in and out of twenty-eight foster homes, group homes and shelters in Alberta.… Read more

Prior to watching Artcirq (Circus School), students will discuss some of the social problems plaguing the youth of Igloolik and other communities in Nunavut, as well as steps being taken to combat these issues.… Read more